Recover, Reskill, Retain: A New Approach to Light Duty
Dr. Tamisha Waters
Risk Manager II, City of Los Angeles, CA
In this episode, Dr. Tamisha Waters explains how organizations can transform light-duty assignments from basic accommodations into meaningful opportunities for recovery, reskilling, career development and employee retention. The episode explores practical strategies for matching medical restrictions with productive work, using cross-training to uncover new career paths, and keeping employees connected to the organization. It also shows how return-to-work programs can be measured by engagement, retention and talent development - not just workers’ compensation cost savings.
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Dr. Tamisha Waters
Risk Manager II, City of Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities
Dr. Waters provides insurance determinations for 12 council-controlled departments and negotiates contract language surrounding indemnification in the City contracts. She serves as the liaison to the Mayor’s office, assisting with the homelessness program and 3rd party claims investigation. Dr. Waters also oversees the City's insurance program for the volunteer workers and is the designated safety coordinator for the CAO department. She also ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards through effective risk policies and controls.
Education
- Doctorate in Business Administration
- M.S. in Human Resources
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
